Reviews (page 10 of 16)
Beatles worst album, but still enjoyable. Some good originals, some good covers, and some dodgey ones. But they were a tight unit and no one sounded as good. Out of all the Beatles albums I think this is the weirdest to include in this list unless they meant Meet the Beatles, the American equivalent which was the first Capitol release over there with She Loves You Banging Album cover too
Why is ringo all by himself :(((
Love the early beatles stuff
Till there was you is the most underrated beatles song fact
Recording/production annoying with separate channels left and right but good album
Not a fannnn
4.5/5. Feels odd to give a Beatles record anything less than 5 stars. They still had a long way to go from their days of going yeah yeah yeah before they changed music forever. Is this what One Direction could’ve been had they stayed together?
The amazing thing with this album is that within two years of it, they made Rubber Soul, then Revolver a year later, and Sgt Pepper's another year later. You really wouldn't guess from this collection of songs.
It’s ok and revolutionary in its time. But in ‘24, I was patiently waiting for it to be done.
This was ok, but the best songs on the album, Please Mister Postman and Money (That’s What I Want), are both covers that, while good, are no better than the originals. Maybe a necessary stepping stone to greatness, but on its own merits this is just a 3
Very tempted to throw out a fiver I suppose. But it’s not exactly Abbey Road, is it? And there are a fair few covers. Simpsons: Yes
Standard Beatles music, was quite enjoyable tbf whilst cooking up some dinner.
It’s the Beatles so it’s good but every cover just made me want to listen to a better version.
Timeless classic
You can hear the bubbles and see the feathers of their creative genius, but they're yet to grow into their most famous sound. Nonetheless, solid.
Average
Fine but not great. I get that they changed music but the Beatles just don't do much for me
I love the Beatles. Everything the did, I enjoy. I especially like the covers on this album.
I just never got the Beatles. This is them at their most irritating. I suppose they have nice voices though
It's actually better than other Beatles records I've heard. Still not great. But better. Ish. The opening track and Roll Over Beethoven are pretty cool. Slightly generous 3. Probably a 2.75
classic
Its the Beatles. Lots of nostalgia for me here. Songs are pretty tight, though a bit simple for these times... still, at the time cutting edge
Never really got into The Beatles. Appreciate their iconic status and contribution to music, but not really my thing. In this album, they seem to be going for quantity over quality. Just seems like a lot of the same thing, and a lot of the songs are pretty repetitive. Best song: Roll Over Beethoven
The problem with this is its so hard not to compare it to all the other Beatles work with so many better songs further into their careers. I’m guessing at the time this was a popular album but now it feels like bit of a filler in-between albums and most of the songs don’t really grab the attention. Not rubbish but given they’ve done so many better songs this album just doesn’t really do much for me.
Clearly the early stages of a band that would progress significantly over the upcoming years. Not sure the tracks on this justified the Beatlemania that followed, or perhaps it was a classic case of style over substance just like other boy bands that followed. I wonder what would have happened if East 17 had pulled a strawberry fields out of the bag?
All very sweet in a Fanny’s stepping out with Maurice, Audrey and Herb met at Sunday School, let’s all go to the dance type of way. I can’t say I would have gone all Beatle Mania on the back of this, but I guess you had to be there. I can see it though, and quite like it.
Three Beatles albums in fairly quick succession, and I’m coming to two conclusions. Firstly, I prefer their early stuff. The poppier more r&b based stuff just seems more what was truly unique and exciting about them. And it certainly gets me more excited over the later slower more psych type stuff, which while they were influential they weren’t unique in that style/genre (and certainly not the best). Secondly, Harrison wrote the best song on this one, Abbey Road and White Album. Guess I was suckered into the wide assumption he was the untalented one. More fool me. Anyway, I enjoyed listening to this, but there are too many covers (not all that great either) to give it a big score.
You had to be there.
How The Beatles were already this huge at this point in their career is beyond me. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with their first few albums, this music is so basic, even for the standards at the time.
Det er virkelig ikke for at være en hater, det er en stor 1’er! Lyder godt, men super uessentiel
Markant mere ligegyldig end de sidste Beatles vi havde (som også var ret ligegyldig) -- god, men mangler godt nok nogen bangere?
It was fine.
First of all, big fan of this album cover. It looks like they kinda forgot about Ringo and had to quickly add him in after the fact. As far as the music goes, I know this was historically significant in the rise of the Beatles, but it's so bland. It sounds like they're playing at a prom in the 50s. It's very early-Beatles, and it's fine I guess. It's not necessarily one I would listen to straight through again.
I had to stop at the 4th song, there is only so much crywanking and missing someone songs i can listen to in a row YNN
Classic early beatles, simple harmonies and beats
Great album. Not the best beetles album, but still great!
It's fine for early 60's rock, but not my jam. I can't fault them for making music of the time, and obviously they're not bad musicians, so this probably doesn't deserve a 2...but it was hard for me to get through and that's the 2/3 tiebreaker for me on here. 2.4
Several fine tracks, however this is one of my least favorite album by the Beatles.
I feel as though this album shows all of its cards too early, as the beginning tracks are absolute classic after absolute classic. However, Don't Bother Me and beyond is the wild west. You'll definitely have some fantastic tracks peppered in there, but you have to get through a lot of boring, basic rock n roll numbers to get there. Even on this short album they feel as though they pad out the run time, and are unnecessary. Luckily, those peppered in good tracks are fantastic, from Till There Was You to Not A Second Time's amazingly simple piano solo, those tracks and more are highlights of the early Beatles era, and elevate the album. However, I could still see the argument that this is the weakest of the entire Beatles discography, and while I'd disagree, I'd at least hear you out.
I think it’s ok to admit that early Beatles were just ‘ok’. I understand that they were starting to do things that other bands weren’t, but while there are some classics here (I Wanna Be Your Man, Hold Me Tight, All My Lovin’) we also have half an album of fairly ordinary rock’n’roll covers that don’t really add much to the story. Maybe it’s because we know how spectacular the story becomes in its later chapters, but I can only call it like it hear it.
It’s ok, too old but I recognized some songs
This album is overshadowed by what the Beatles did only a couple years later. The Beatles here are showing themselves as series musicians. Even the cover states that. Beatlemania was birthed from this record. Meteoric in all aspects. This has a Pandora effect. .
Not bad. 3/5
I'd give this album 3.5 stars. I like classic Beatles, but I prefer some other bands like The Zombies if I want to listen to a similar sound. It is enjoyable, but, at this point, the real revolutionary stuff is the later stuff, of course.
The more I listen to the Beatles, the more I know this band is not for me.
6/10 I don't see these boys doing anything spectacular with their future. 10-21-2024
Całkiem niezłe. Takie żywe i rokendrolowe może. O miłości i w ogóle. 4/5
Although a lesser Beatles album, it’s still the Beatles, which at worst is really good.
It's The Beatles. What else can I say?
Favorite Track: All My Loving
Now I love The Beatles. This has some stone cold classics It Won't Be Long, All I Gotta Do, All My Loving, Til There Was You. For me the only thing that stops this from a full 5* is there are too many covers. The Beatles are good enough to have every song on every record theirs. Saying that it is obviously one of the first so they were finding their feet. Also my first introduction on album to the band so will always be special. Knowing what else is in the cannon means that it sits at four Surprisingly more raw than I remember and you can sense excitement, naievity, and togetherness in every note. High 4*
Possibly the weakest of all the Beatles albums. I'm torn, as I think I'd give this 1-2* if it was anyone else, but perhaps unconscious bias is making me want to rate this higher. It's much better than the other shite being released in 1963, but I feel like there's not really any evolution from their first album, whereas everything that came after was building upon the previous and improving each time. Heart says 3*, head says 2*
I'm feeling that you had to be there. The rhythms are fun and the whole tone is very... slick, it hangs greatly together, but I'm already forgetting the whole of it.
soooo underrated. this was better than Rubber soul tbh
I didn't know most songs going in but all were enjoyable
Bem ok, agradável pra ouvir de bobeirinha
- Favs while listening: All my Loving, Till there was you - All My Loving has some great chord work from Lennon and Harrison and some heartfelt vocals from McCartney during the chorus -Till There Was You is an acoustic ballad with some nice guitar work as well as an amazing vocal performance from McCartney who really shines on there - that album isn't progressive but it's another step towards what the Beatles would become - while this album isn’t really my favorite of the Beatles, it still has some good ones on there but I wouldn’t listen to it as a whole again OVERALL: 3/5
Very nice album. Couple genuinely beautiful songs on here and some decent bops as well. Pleasantly surprised by these guys, they need to blow up soon. 4/5 since I can’t put 3.5
It's listenable but not for me.
Yet another load of crap. Get me out of this fucking decade.
This album was voted in a list of top 200 ever made... Who writes these lists? It's not bad, it's not great either, it's alright background music, like a pub cover band. A few of these songs are covers as well, all the 5 star reviews are overhyped. I do enjoy Ringo drums though, always against what you would naturally have thought. It's a middling album, straight down the middle score for me.
A Beatles fan since I was a child I used to listen to this album on an old Grundig reel to reel tape player. By no means my favourite Beatles album but some great songs my favourites being It Wont be Long and All my Loving. I think this album is best remembered for its covers rather than original Beatles songs
Yep, big fan. Not an albums I've listened to a lot but very good
★★★★½
I enjoyed that all the songs were like 2 minutes
its really cool to see what they had before they went and started to experiment with their sound and writing years down the line. I'm probably way more familiar with this era of Beatles than any other (thanks Mom), its a little samey here and there, but man if I didnt enjoy almost all of it.
Just a stellar collection of pop songs. Plus it includes “Till there was you” which is one of my favourite Beatles songs. It’s not as good as what would come later… but damn those loveable lads from Liverpool could write a catchy tune
Like the beatles much more than rolling stones 7.5/10
There's a number of lovely ditties on this, but WOW did drugs do a lot for this band's writing, music, and hair. Thank gawd!
Highlights: It Won't Be Long All My Loving Money (That's What I Want) A historically important Beatles album I guess, but not much worth revisiting.
Very nice album. Went by very quick, so listened twice. Didn't notice any major hits.
Some enjoyable bit of pre too many drugs beatles
Not a fan of this one. Love their later, more mature albums though.
CRINGE
The Beatles being the beatles
nightmare blunt rotation 2/10
No I never SAWR them at all!
Good.
Bit bland
Lots of covers. I like their later stuff better.
You can never go wrong with The Beatles
Абсолютная классика. Вспоминаю мою любимую цитату: если вам не нравится "With The Beatles", то скорее всего вам не нравятся The Beatles, а уж если вам не нравятся The Beatles, то и говорить с вами не о чем. Лучшая песня: Not A Second Time
Covers. Early stuff, not their greatest, but all the elements in there that would make them the greatest.
I just can't bring myself to care about the beatles
these guys climb the ladder!
Fun to hear the young Beatles. Some covers and some early signs of their song writing quality. I thought Till There Was You was an original (it's actually by Meredith Wilson). Just a bit too 50s for me.
Mid tbh. Some songs I really like, such as "All My Loving" and "Till There Was You" I could listen to it while I'm cleaning or something. Nothing particularly inspiration or riveting though
How fucking good are the Beatles
I can never tell if I enjoy The Beatles. It’s familiar in spite of the fact that I’ve never intentionally listened to any of it. How do I know so many of the lyrics? I do like the cover artwork of the Australian release. The font is delightful. Neutral rating.
It's fine. I was expecting a masterpiece, but I was let down a little. It's definitely not bad, but just fine.
So crazy to me that these guys were making absolute boppers in the 60s
Had never heard any songs from that Beatles album. Really good! 4/5 ⭐️
Early Beatles are still pretty solid. Feels a little cutesy today, but the appeal is still there for me.
Baby's first pop album. How very innocent. I can most clearly hear what's to come in McCartney's bass.
I love the beatles. Not my favorite album of theirs, but 4 stars nonetheless
Classic!
Early gems for any classic Beatles fan! Mostly covers but the seeds are sown here.
Man kan godt høre at det er en af deres formative albums, der er ivertfaldt nogle sange på det her album der er lidt vuggevise/shallow writing agtigt. Men der er også nogle bangers iblandt
Onion the classic early Beatles albums encompassing their early sound. Full of great originals and covers. All around good
The Beatles are always amazing, while I prefer the mid-later stuff from them there’s no denying this is classic. I think Please Please me does top this one though
Un classique. Difficile à écouter en travaillant
It’s easy to take the Beatles’ breadth of output for granted, but With the Beatles takes us back to where the formula first gelled. There’s a lot of saccharine pop here, some of it (like All I’ve Got to Do) is nearly indistinguishable from future British Invasion bands, which could adult be mistaken for a Gerry and the Pacemakers track. And, of course, this only underscores Lennon and McCartneys influence over their generation. It is difficult to judge this album and not score it against the totally of the Beatles’ output. On its own, it demonstrates outstanding and ahead of its time pop songwriting skills, despite certain throwaway tracks (the cover of You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me is both forgettable and regrettable). But it’s otherwise a far cry from there the band’s talents and creativity would ultimately take it. As with the earliest records of so many legendary artists (the Stones, Bowie, Pink Floyd) it serves as a more insightful reference point than it does as a singular output. 3/5 stars
There is a noticeable lack of harmonica on this album. Some classic tunes here but overall it doesn’t do a whole lot for me. Favorite track: I Wanna Be Your Man
was gonna give it a four but god damn it the beatles were the shit from the get
The Beatles are low-key influential… …and they were influenced (lots of covers here of course) but those first three songs especially are sooooo good
I did not hate this.
u can really tell the boys were coked up for this one
The Beatles second release after a whirlwind first year. This is a major album and one that set the band up for it's meteoric rise. Great Album! Great covers!
Great little album. Love the guitar lick in "It Won't Be Long". Nice bouncy feeling in "All My Loving" with an almost Fogerty-esque solo. Roll Over Beethoven is a decent cover but George's lead was rough.
Didn’t like it as much as the white album but still had a good chunk of enjoyable songs some songs just felt too slow and almost whiny
The epitome of classic. What a great album.
Undeniable craft, but lacking the oomf of other Beatles records.
6/10
Love the Beatles. Their music helped shape me. This album… not their best imo, but still goes 5 stars.
Classic would like to hear the original version
I really started paying attention in the 80s when they had a song featured in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. I then bought the two volume greatest hits cassettes. I have rarely listened to an entire album. This is the second album I have listened to and I did not realize how many covers they have done. Despite that, I really enjoyed this early Beatles album.
Some memorable songs, were as others are just rock n roll covers, such as Roll over Beethoven and Money. You start hearing their trademark sound, but they have a while to go before they really develop their songwriting skills 3/5
Remastered album from 2009 not sounding the best on headphones! Early stereo is not great Don't Bother Me - country-ish of the almost sinister sort. Excitement more intoxicating than the songwriting. More bossa nova rhythms than expected... Overall: simply ok.
Super crisp, super tight pop baubles, here, played with conviction and some teeth, like a well-honed and gritty bar band (which one reckons they more or less were, despite the cleaned-up packaging since Hamburg). One senses just a little bit of menace beneath the mop-toppy sound (even on cuts like "Please Mr. Postman"). But this does feel more than shouting distance from Sgt. Peppers, or even Revolver. Paul goes full Perry Como on his (characteristically) soft ballad, "Till There Was You," suggesting how they might have turned into Gerry and the Pacemakers, but thankfully didn't.
this cover is what u see before u die listen to all beatles albums in mono btw its 100x better i love the beebles
Excellent album.
IT'S STIIIIIINNNNGGG
I've owned the US version of this (Meet The Beatles) for most of my life and it omits all the covers, which I now realize is a crime. Never even knew they covered Smokey and The Miracles! Early Beatles are far from my favorite Beatles, but this is still pretty outstanding considering the context of the time. Here are four Brits who LOVE American rock 'n' roll, but aren't content in simply going through the motions of playing it. The originals are all built upon it, but the pop melodies (and harmonies) are their own. Even the covers go beyond simply playing someone else's songs. Their own spin is in everything from the vocal treatment to the arrangements.
Die eerste vier nummers geven echt een voorschot op een waanzinnige discografie. Wat een intelligente popnummers, vol met aandoenlijke melodietjes, briljante samenzang, goed doordachte lyrics en vooruitstrevende en dissonante riffjes. Ze trekken duidelijk les uit R&B en Rock & Roll van overzees, maar geven hier al zo'n eigenzinnige draai aan, alsof het al een doorgewinterde band is met een unieke stijl. Je vergeet in deze fase dat het nog maar een stel kinderen zijn. De magic touch van John en Paul zijn al snel hoorbaar, maar zoals wel vaker met Beatles-albums komt één van de spaarzame George Harrison-liedjes bovendrijven, want die zijn eigenlijk altijd kwaliteit. 'Don't Bother Me' kende ik nog niet, maar is echt een eyecatcher. Later op het album grijpen ze wat meer terug naar hun idolen uit de US, met een aantal geinige covers. Hier hoor je wel weer wat beter hoe de band letterlijk nog in zijn kinderschoenen staat. Veel van deze covers zijn oké, maar verbergen ook wel een beetje hun eigen inventiviteit die bij die eerste vier tracks zo sterk naar voren kwam. 'Till There Was You' is een uitzondering, en is een cover van een 50s popsong met een Cubaanse bolera twist. Dit is echt vintage Paul McCartney, en is wat dat betreft meer dan zomaar een cover. Het is een blauwdruk waar Paul later zoveel mooie hits mee scoorde. De tweede helft is minder interessant, maar desalniettemin blijft dit toch een speciaal album voor het jaar 1963. R&B/Rock&Roll bandjes - of zoals in dit geval 'Merseybeat' offshoots - schoten rond dit jaar als paddenstoelen uit de grond, maar niemand deed het met zo'n uniek geluid en zoveel consistentie als The Beatles. 7,5/10 Highlights: All I've Got To Do Don't Bother Me Till There Was You
Automatisch ga je deze plaat vergelijken met al het moois dat the Beatles later zijn gaan maken. Achteraf bezien is dit dan ook een lastig tweede plaatje gebleken denk ik. Het debuut staat vol met de vernieuwende energie die we van ze kennen, maar de tweede plaat heeft dat minder. Veel covers en de rustige nummers zijn niet zo mooi als (met name) McCartney later laat horen. Gelukkig volgen die platen ongetwijfeld in deze lijst. 6,5/10 Highlights It Won't Be Long Please Mister Postman
Favourites: It Won’t Be Long All My Loving Please Mister Postman Money(That’s What I Want) gud beadles
Not my favorite period of the Beatles, BUT their sound totally changed the landscape of rock music and this album is a testimonial to that.
Perfectly listenable, perfectly boring
The Beatles - not the best beatles, not the worst either.
I mean it’s not peak Beatles
Had never heard this album before but had heard a couple of the songs. Wow, wasn't prepared for this shockingly mediocre effort. A lot of cover songs, and these versions are better forgotten. Amongst the originals, it's pretty telling when the Ringo Starr song might be the best on the album. Unless the goal is to tarnish the reputation of The Beatles, this album should not be on this list. 2 stars.
Ugh. Almost no redeeming qualities about this album. It doesn't show the genesis or evolution of the band, just that they know what a cover is...
Too cheerful for a Monday morning. I still love John Lennon's voice though.
This is a cannonball into the 60's pool. Many of these are covers so I feel like this was more of a Beatles promotional album than the freedom of the band to create their own space, and indeed, they were required to generate 2 LP's a year by the record company. The mixing on this album really bothered me as well: I could hear different ambient background come in and out as different tracks were highlighted, and the gain seemed overbright. This was a bit surprising as the mixing engineer also handled several of Pink Floyd's albums and I haven't had the same experience there. I noted from the Wikipedia page that the upper right is prominently marked "stereo" or "mono", so this is probably the early years of a recording studio technology expansion and experimentation period: the mix that produced good sound from early AM radio and early stereo equipment isn't quite the same on modern sound technology. I'm not a huge Beatles fan (overexposure as a kid?) but there's talent here, although young and rough still, yet to find its true groove.
I definitely prefer late Beatles over early Beatles...
Un 4 porque son los Beatles, pero estas canciones parecen escritas por niños de 5 años...
It Won't Be Long , All I've Got To Do, Till There Was You.
Damn good. These were kids. But they can't all be Abbey Road.
Banger
Hier fehlt mir einfach noch das Originelle, das Neue der späteren Alben.
It Won't Be Long All My Loving You Really Got a Hold on Me
It's hard tp listen to a Beatles album and not compare it to other Beatles albums. This album is low on the Beatles list. Too many covers (that was a big thing bands did back then, I get it) but if giving it a rating I'm just going to say it's meh. 2.5 I guess. Although I'm not thrilled. I'll round up because it's still the Beatles
Good album by the Beatles.
Praticamente um álbum formado de Side-B dos Beatles, legal, mas nada muito marcante.
Pretty fun listen. Quite a few catchy songs but not the kind of music I'd listen to often
An easy listen, we had the US versions Meet The Beatles and Beatle’s 2nd Album at 4Ex so knew all the songs. The cover also became a classic over time. A fun 35 minute experience that brought back memories of the 60s. Still good, but not great (3.4*s)
I understand that this is an early Beatles album but why on the list? We gonna get all their albums? I think their debut deserves the list but this was mediocre and had too many covers. "All My Lovin'" is the only original track that stood out. When people tell me they aren't a Beatles fan it's because of the early albums like this one. Someone from the era tell me why this is a must listen...1.78.
Hard to beat the classics. The Beatles are in the pantheon of great and influential artists for so many reasons. While I've been exposed to The Beatles for 30+ years I haven't run through many of their early albums. I was familiar with about half of these songs through various radio segments and their existence in the cultural zeitgeist. The tracks I didn't know had more of the same catchy simplicity that the early Beatles mastered and managed to successfully crank out to take the world by storm. With The Beatles is expectedly bubble-gum pop but its crazy that their catalog from the early 60's still sounds so good and enjoyable. I'd probably rank With The Beatles on the lower side of their discography but that isn't to be a knock, merely to recognize how strong their albums were through their insane 10 year run. I know there is going to be more Beatles and I'm excited for the forthcoming albums. 3.04 stars
Better. But not really for me.
The rich, attentive quality of this recording almost kills the set’s cacophony. The songs are caught between the clattering rush I imagine their Hamburg shows were and whatever it was that they were about to become. Love the deep, twanging guitars, impatient to get past the covers, I’m interested in this half-formed thing.
Leaps far ahead of their debut, the Lennon/McCartney songwriting evolving at a ridiculous pace with "All My Loving" the equal of the Chuck Berry/Smokey Robinson covers on here, "I Wanna Be Your Man" tossed off as Ringo number while also establishing The Rolling Stones, and the first Harrison credit to boot ("Don't Bother Me", also really good)
First thoughts are: Some of these songs are 50s prom bangers I imagine The Beatles where the One Direction of their day I had no idea “Rollover Beethoven” was a real song - all this time I thought it was a song created specially just for the soundtrack to the Beethoven film about the dog!
Some absolute classics on this album, very much enjoyed
Wins the award for the worst opening for an album ever. Original Beatles is so boring, I'm glad they grew some character but this is shite.
Great album
Honestly solid album. 3.5 to a light 4 star.tracks for it time are pretty good.my fav tracks are till there was you,it won’t be long
Haven’t really heard the earlier Beatles before. Short and upbeat, quite funky, but I do prefer the later stuff. Maybe I’m just more familiar with it. I’ll give this another listen sometime to see if my opinion changes though. Highlights: It Won’t Be Long Please Mister Postman Roll Over Beethoven
Great beatles record, good instrumentals and vocals, but the lyrics of all the songs are about love and such, so the premise of each song kind of blends in to eachother.
***a good easy listening album
I know this is a hot take but their second album has been the most enjoyable to listen to so far. Just a bunch of good songs without any failed experiments.
Awwe the Beatles were one of my mom's favorites. They sure were incredible musicians, and dominated the music scene for decades!! Kind of magic honestly. I've probably heard a lot of these songs. The whole album is only 33 min. 14 tracks. I really like the album art/photo. I like the spanish sounding guitar in Til There Was You. You Really Got A Hold On Me...love it! This album is 5 Stars hands down.
I'm sorry but I like it
Lennon first and now the Beatles?! It’s a fine album - just a little juvenile (for me and clearly for the Beatles as their second album). I remember liking the songs from this album as a freshman/sophomore. The sweet lyrics and swingy/poppy beats were all I needed but just doesn’t scratch my musical itch anymore. Favorite Song: All My Loving Least Favorite Song: I Wanna Be Your Man Familiar with the album beforehand? Yes
Great Early Beatles album. Very early Rock and Roll
An ok (though understandably simplistic and undercooked) piece of 60s pop. While I understand why it's on here, I think other Beatles albums are better spent on a list like this. 2/5
not my favorite Beatles album but still a great one.
This is like the weird middle child of the Beatles, which is weird considering it's their second album. They did a lot more interesting stuff on A Hard Day's Night and Please Please Me, but this one sort of blends in along with Beatles For Sale. It's still the Beatles so it's not bad, they can just do so much better. Favorites are All My Loving, Till There Was You, Please Mister Postman, and You Really Got a Hold On Me
I feel as though since this is the Beatles I am expected to like this more than I do. The covers are alright and the originals are mostly fine. Just knowing what they do after this makes this less impressive. Favorite songs were All My Loving and Roll Over Beethoven.
a piece of musical history
I've heard better Beatles records
Not bad
very good album, typical of the era. Good sound typical of the Beatles.
4ieme album des Beatles généré. Je ne connais aucun des morceaux. Ils sont plutôt court, mais pas vraiment originaux, et aucun ne m'a vraiment marqué. =>2/5
Always preferred their later work, but this album is still fun
It’s a testament to the Beatles’ genius that even a “lesser” album like this is still this good. A lot of the mop top stuff sounds dated and of an era, but the Beatles were easily the best to ever do it.
Simple and effective.
Fab!
I think the legacy of the Beatles colors people's view of how bad this band used to be. This is 90% pop music garbage with nothing remarkable to say lyrically or musically. If this album was made by a group going by any other name it wouldn't be on this list. I refuse to think this is good just because this band goes on to make Sgt. Peppers.
50% enjoyable. 50% crap
Lot of cover songs on here. It’s good music - just not a huge fan still. Lots of respect but it’s not grabbing me.
Not my favorite era of The Beatles, but Don't Bother Me has some hint of what they could become. It Won't Be Long - Not bad All I've Got To Do - Ok All My Loving - Ok. Chorus is good. Don't Bother Me - Nice groove Little Child - Not for me Till There Was You - Not a bad cover Please Mister Postman - More covers Roll Over Beethoven - Better cover Hold Me Tight - Not bad You Really Got A Hold On Me - And another cover. Only ok. I Wanna Be Your Man - Ok, kinda catchy. Devil In Her Heart - Ok, but another cover Not A Second Time - Ok I guess Money (That's What I Want) - Another cover but I like this song Why are the songs so short? Also the cover: We don't have room for Ringo so I guess just put him down in the corner.
So many covers.
My brain has always refused to latch on to the Beatles. I thought With The Beatles was alright at first, until I realized how much of the parts I liked were just covers and it lost me. Leave Meredith Willson's "Till There Was You" on the Music Man soundtrack where it was meant to be enjoyed, thank you.
just because it's the beatles
There has never been a band that matured as much as the Beatles in there sound and style. Lot’s of covers in this one, but the talent is there. It is fun to think that they were about to take over the world.
With the Beatles marks a significant step in the band’s evolution, showcasing a more refined and polished sound compared to their debut. The raw energy of their early performances is still present, but it's now tempered with greater musical sophistication. Their harmonies are tighter, and the songwriting, particularly from Lennon and McCartney, displays a growing maturity. Songs like All My Loving and It Won't Be Long highlight their ability to craft catchy, yet complex, pop tunes. Overall, With the Beatles represents the band coming into their own, balancing the youthful exuberance of their early work with a more sophisticated and polished sound. However, some might miss the rawness that characterised their earlier performances. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 6 STAND OUT TRACK - All My Loving
An underrated entry in the Beatles catalog. Amazing vocals, catchy guitar riffs, and a clean sound. Maybe not as "deep" as Sgt. Pepper or the White Album, but just as enjoyable.
Was someone going through a break up when this album was in the making? Cause the first song sounds like someone was a bad boyfriend and was trying to get their partner back, while the second song sounds like someone is begging for their partner's touch.
The Beatles
Ehhhhh... Looking forward to listening to their later work, to understand how they went from being a cheesy cover band of American rock 'n' roll hits (they do have original stuff here too but strinkingly unoriginal) to THE BEATLES. Because listening to their first two albums makes it seem to me that they could easily have vanished after these and lost to time. Nothing special at all. Don't get me wrong, it's pleasant enough music to listen to, especially if you want to be transported to an American road-side diner in the 1950s. But the fact these lads were from Liverpool makes it all the less authentic. I'd listen to the music that these songs cover/mimic, listen to the Beatles later stuff, but I won't be returning to this... ever. Can't see why it's on this list, unless it's just to show how much they developed in such a short time...
Top 25 album....
Great album.
I don't really like the Beatles I think. It wasn't bad listening I wasn't bored and even found myself bopping my head a few times. I wouldn't seek them out again. This was an okay album and it's cool to see the inspiration for my one of my favorite albums in Please Mister Postman.
very nice, less whacky than some beatles stuff but very peaceful
Fav: Till There Was You Least Fav: Little Child It’s nice to see the early Beatles before they became the groundbreaking band later in their career, but this was mainly forgettable with the exception of a couple songs
4.3 it only get better from here on out. Don't bother me was a standout.
Not as good as their first album but pretty good. B
This album by itself is kind of basic. There are a few covers of some classic songs, and the original songs by the Beatles don't exactly push the envelope. Standard early sixties renditions, and nothing like what they would be known for later in the sixties. But you can also see early hints of genius, like with how serenely McCartney sang "Till There Was You" or Harrison's lyrics in "Don't Bother Me." I was also thinking about how much the Beatles changed the face of music for decades to come. The Rolling Stones and Beatles originally focused primarily on covers, following the paths set by others, but branched out and crafted music themselves as they explored creativity. Like I said, this album is basic, but it's a clear stepping stone for their careers and it impacted the trajectory of the music business, too.
The Beatles are one of few bands that I feel like have earned so many spots on this project, as many of their albums just raise the bar time after time and are musically significant. All that said, in terms of this project, I would argue that this album is maybe the most unnecessary Beatles inclusion. Is it okay musically? Yes, sure. But is it musically significant enough to be included on this project? Meh. Sure, they were a sensation from the very beginning (this album makes me wonder how if I'm being completely honest), but their album significance did not start or continue here, in my opinion. And I honestly was not aware that they had an album (let alone multiple albums) where half of the album was covers. All in all, you can see hints of who The Beatles would become peaking out in certain songs, but overall, the album is not quite at that level yet. An okay album, but I definitely feel like it wouldn't be on here if it weren't The Beatles.
I'm sorry Beatles. I'm just not a fan. It just sounds old and cliche because it is in fact the OG rock.
Maybe the worst Beatles record?
Sounds ok and competent (especially the Please Mister Postman cover) but I always get bored when listening to this album. It is just like as with that very early Rolling Stones album from last month or so: why is this on the list other than historical reasons? The album is by no means any special.
Lovely album, this is the pleasure of pop music.
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I know it's the Beatles. But if this was anyone else playing mediocre covers of songs by Black artists, then this album (their worst) would be an afterthought.
This was boring!
In 2024, this pile of covers isn’t very impressive. I get that on a basic level as white dudes at the time, they’re making these tunes their own in a way. We do hear the genius that is to come in the first four tunes. But in the big scheme of things not an exceptional album IMHO.
Even in this early cover-laden work, the Beatles are already showing the wide musical interests and influences that made them the greatest band of all time.
It’s quality for being what it is. Still really heavily blues influenced and nothing particularly innovative happening yet here, but it’s kind of nice to listen to a beatles album that doesn’t have 6 or 7 songs the radio has milked dry.
**"With The Beatles" by The Beatles: In-Depth Review** **Introduction** Released on November 22, 1963, "With The Beatles" was the second studio album by the Beatles. It followed the massive success of their debut, "Please Please Me," and was eagerly anticipated by fans and critics alike. This album represents a crucial moment in the Beatles' career, showcasing their growth as musicians, songwriters, and recording artists. In this review, we will explore the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, while also weighing its strengths and weaknesses. --- ### **Lyrics** The lyrics on "With The Beatles" reflect the band's transition from simple love songs to more nuanced storytelling, though the themes remain largely focused on relationships and emotions. The album features a mix of original compositions by Lennon-McCartney and covers of songs by other artists, demonstrating both the band's evolving songwriting skills and their influences. 1. **Original Songs**: The original tracks showcase the burgeoning partnership between John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Songs like "All My Loving" and "It Won't Be Long" exhibit a balance of youthful exuberance and emotional depth. "All My Loving," in particular, is a standout with its sweet, earnest lyrics expressing longing and devotion. McCartney’s wordplay in lines like “I'll pretend that I'm kissing the lips I am missing” reflects an early mastery of catchy, memorable phrases. Lennon’s contributions, such as "Not a Second Time" and "All I've Got to Do," delve into more introspective and mature themes. In "Not a Second Time," Lennon addresses feelings of rejection and disappointment, a shift from the straightforward romanticism of earlier songs. The lyrics of "All I've Got to Do" explore vulnerability and the complexities of emotional communication, hinting at the deeper and more personal songwriting that would characterize Lennon’s later work. 2. **Covers**: The album includes several covers, which, while not penned by the Beatles, were chosen with care to reflect the band’s taste and influences. Songs like "Please Mister Postman" and "Roll Over Beethoven" exhibit the band’s ability to reinterpret existing material with their own flair. Though the lyrics of these covers are not their own, the Beatles' delivery imbues them with a fresh energy, making them integral to the album's overall appeal. ### **Music** Musically, "With The Beatles" displays the band’s development as performers and their increasing confidence in the studio. The album is a blend of rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop, underscoring the Beatles' diverse influences and their ability to innovate within these genres. 1. **Instrumentation**: The band’s instrumental work on this album is more polished and varied compared to their debut. George Harrison's guitar work, in particular, shines on tracks like "All My Loving," where his rapid-fire triplet chords drive the song forward. His solos on "Till There Was You" and "I Wanna Be Your Man" are melodically rich, showcasing his growth as a guitarist. Paul McCartney’s bass playing also becomes more prominent and melodic, adding depth to songs like "All I've Got to Do" and "Little Child." Ringo Starr’s drumming, while still straightforward, provides a solid foundation that complements the energetic performances of the other band members. His distinctive fills and steady rhythms are particularly noticeable on tracks like "It Won’t Be Long" and "All My Loving." 2. **Vocal Harmonies**: One of the standout features of "With The Beatles" is the vocal harmonies. The harmonization between Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison is more sophisticated than on their debut album, with songs like "It Won't Be Long" and "Please Mister Postman" showcasing their tight, interlocking vocal lines. These harmonies would become a hallmark of the Beatles' sound, influencing countless bands in the decades to follow. 3. **Song Structures**: The album largely adheres to the verse-chorus structure typical of pop music at the time, but the Beatles introduce subtle variations that hint at their future experimentation. For example, "All My Loving" begins with a verse rather than a traditional intro, creating a sense of immediacy. "Not a Second Time" features a bridge that modulates to an unexpected key, a technique that would become more prevalent in their later work. ### **Production** The production of "With The Beatles," overseen by George Martin, is a significant step forward from "Please Please Me." Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, the album benefits from improved studio techniques and a better understanding of how to capture the band’s sound on tape. 1. **Sound Quality**: The sound quality on "With The Beatles" is notably crisper and more balanced than on their debut. The album was recorded on two-track tape, which allowed for greater separation between instruments and vocals. This separation is evident in the clarity of the vocals and the definition of each instrument, particularly on tracks like "All My Loving" and "Don't Bother Me." 2. **Use of Reverb and Echo**: Martin’s use of reverb and echo is more restrained but effective, enhancing the mood of certain songs without overpowering them. On tracks like "Till There Was You," the subtle reverb gives the song a warmth and intimacy, while on "Not a Second Time," the echo on Lennon’s vocals adds to the song's emotional weight. 3. **Arrangement Choices**: The arrangements on the album are carefully considered, with Martin and the band working together to create a sound that is both polished and energetic. The use of handclaps, tambourines, and other percussive elements adds texture to the songs, making them feel dynamic and lively. The inclusion of a solo vocal line, like McCartney’s lead on "Till There Was You," contrasts with the full band’s performance, showcasing the group’s versatility. ### **Themes** Thematically, "With The Beatles" is largely concerned with love and relationships, a continuation from their debut album, but with more nuanced and varied expressions. 1. **Love and Longing**: Many of the album’s songs deal with themes of love, longing, and heartbreak, reflecting the typical concerns of youth but with a growing complexity. "All My Loving" expresses a sincere and hopeful love, while "All I've Got to Do" touches on the anxieties and insecurities that come with emotional intimacy. 2. **Heartache and Rejection**: Songs like "Not a Second Time" and "Don't Bother Me" introduce themes of heartache and rejection, with lyrics that explore the pain of unrequited love or the end of a relationship. These songs mark a departure from the more straightforward, optimistic love songs of their earlier work, indicating a maturation in the band’s lyrical content. 3. **Youthful Rebellion and Joy**: The album also captures the youthful energy and sense of fun that were integral to the Beatles' early appeal. "I Wanna Be Your Man" and "Money (That's What I Want)" are exuberant and rebellious, with a raw energy that resonates with the spirit of the early 1960s. ### **Influence** "With The Beatles" had a profound influence on both the Beatles' career and the broader music landscape. It cemented their status as a global phenomenon and helped to shape the sound of the British Invasion that would dominate the mid-1960s. 1. **Impact on Popular Music**: The album's combination of catchy melodies, tight harmonies, and energetic performances set a new standard for pop and rock music. The Beatles' ability to blend different musical styles, from rock and roll to Motown to show tunes, demonstrated the versatility of pop music and expanded its possibilities. This eclectic approach influenced countless artists and helped to broaden the scope of what pop music could be. 2. **Cultural Influence**: "With The Beatles" also had a significant cultural impact. The album’s release in the UK and subsequent success in the US laid the groundwork for the Beatles’ massive influence on popular culture. Their image—captured in the iconic album cover—became synonymous with the youthful, rebellious spirit of the 1960s. The album’s success contributed to the Beatles' status as cultural icons and paved the way for the British Invasion of the American music scene. 3. **Technical Influence**: From a technical standpoint, "With The Beatles" influenced the way albums were produced and recorded. George Martin’s production techniques, including the use of double-tracking and careful attention to arrangement, set new standards in studio recording. These techniques would be further refined on subsequent Beatles albums and would influence the production methods of countless other artists. ### **Pros and Cons** **Pros**: 1. **Strong Songwriting**: The album features some of the Beatles’ best early songwriting, with catchy melodies, clever lyrics, and a mix of emotional depth and pop sensibility. 2. **Vocal Harmonies**: The tight vocal harmonies are a highlight, demonstrating the group’s unique chemistry and adding a rich, textured sound to the album. 3. **Musical Versatility**: The Beatles’ ability to seamlessly blend different musical styles makes the album varied and engaging. Their covers of rock and roll and Motown songs, alongside original compositions, showcase their wide range of influences. 4. **Production Quality**: George Martin’s production is a significant step up from their debut album, with clearer sound quality and more sophisticated studio techniques. 5. **Cultural Impact**: The album’s influence on popular music and culture is undeniable, helping to establish the Beatles as one of the most important bands of the 20th century. **Cons**: 1. **Lack of Cohesion**: The inclusion of cover songs alongside original compositions, while showcasing the band’s influences, can make the album feel slightly less cohesive compared to later Beatles albums that consist entirely of original material. 2. **Lyric Simplicity**: While there are hints of the deeper, more complex songwriting that would come to define the Beatles’ later work, the lyrics on "With The Beatles" are still largely focused on straightforward themes of love and relationships, lacking the thematic variety of their subsequent albums. 3. **Production Limitations**: Despite the improved production, the album was still recorded using relatively basic technology by today’s standards. The use of two-track tape limited the complexity of the arrangements and the separation of sound, which would be dramatically improved on later albums with the advent of multitrack recording. 4. **Repetition of Themes**: The album’s focus on love and relationships, while well-executed, can feel repetitive at times. The lyrical themes are not as varied or innovative as those on later albums, which may limit its appeal to listeners looking for more diverse subject matter. ### **Conclusion** "With The Beatles" is a pivotal album in the Beatles’ discography, marking a significant step in their evolution as artists. The album’s strengths lie in its strong songwriting, tight vocal harmonies, and the band’s ability to blend different musical styles into a cohesive whole. George Martin’s production adds polish and clarity to the recordings, making it a more refined offering than their debut. However, the album is not without its limitations. The inclusion of cover songs, while well-performed, detracts slightly from the album’s overall cohesion. The lyrics, though well-crafted, are still somewhat simple and repetitive, focusing primarily on themes of love and relationships. Despite these minor shortcomings, "With The Beatles" remains a landmark album that helped to solidify the Beatles’ status as one of the most influential bands in history. Its impact on popular music and culture is profound, and it serves as an important bridge between the Beatles’ early work and the more experimental, groundbreaking albums that would follow. For fans of the Beatles and students of music history alike, "With The Beatles" is an essential listen that captures the energy, creativity, and potential of a band on the cusp of greatness.
Finally!!! Did they make anything that wasn’t great?
Classic. Not 100% polished yet, but still The Beatles! I always loved their version of "You Really Got a Hold on Me." And of course "All My Loving" is a must.
Very nostalgic but not my era of beatles
A really fun album but not the Beatles at their peak.
No thanks. Not today Satan!
Listen, I can see why the author thought \"I need to include this album to show the Beatles rise to popularity\", but, looking backwards we already know the Beatles are popular. What about this album changed music specifically? Not every album by an influential artist needs to be on this list.
Beatles. 4
3.5☆/5 07.28.2024
IMO the most underrated Beatles album. Of course, since its their second album it lacks the sophistication and experimentation of their post-Rubber Soul discography, but it does have a sheer pop gleefulness that I haven't found in any other records by other artists. This is a perfect 60s pop album with a ton of catchy earworms, joyful vocals, and some amazing instrumental breaks where each Beatles shines a bit. One of my favorite Beatles records ever.
my first beatles record! containing 8 original songs and 6 covers, “with the beatles” is a brilliant display of the talent of the early beatles, showcasing the beautiful vocals of paul, george and john. notably, the vocal harmonies on this album were very prominent, helping to define their sound as a band. i particularly enjoyed “till there was you” and “please mister postman” - both covers which were done brilliantly by the band. when considering this album, i was also aware of how young the band actually were - george harrison was only 20. to produce a record of such quality at that age is deserving of 4/5 stars.
Early Beatles album. Slightly lame at times.
This album is the introduction to a massive change that came to the music industry. However, this one absolutely reeks of debut. Sloppy covers that don’t outdo the originals, slapdash arrangement, short run times. This records best moments are when they do their own work and experiment a little. The experimentation isn’t as drastic as their later records, but you can still hear it on here and it’s what immediately set them apart from their contemporaries. I love this album, but understand it has flaws. Great stuff. 4/5
Always impressed with their work
Beatles before they hit their stride musically, and it shows.
I really wasn't familiar with this specific album by name, but damn it's full of their hits. I always knew in HS that the British Invasion bands were my favorites, but I'm seeing now decades later that I just really like them a lot. I find myself feeling 5 star vibes from every album by these guys.
Typically great and short Beatles album. Just a shade off the top.
I don't typically listen to the early Beatles - I prefer "Rubber Soul" onwards - so it has been a while since I put on "With the Beatles." Going back to it, I was actually surprised by how fresh it sounded - particularly the self-penned songs: Lennon and McCartney were clearly growing in confidence and finding their own voice. While it was definitely patchy - some of the covers sounded pretty dated, and not all of their own songs hit the mark - I had a renewed sense of why and how the Beatles made such a huge impact all of a sudden.
type of music you share a milkshake with your gal to awful
It’s not the best Beatles offering by far. It’s fine, there’s lots of staple rock n roll tracks, but this is a band still doing the basics to get themselves known. It’s competent but not impressive.
4.2 - So I like this, but I feel like they were so heavily produced at this point. Super safe and PG
Looking at The Beatles full catalogue, this might be their worst album. Why is it here? Are we going to have every Beatles album on this list? That's just baloney. Fave Track: I Wanna Be Your Man (#ringo) 2.3/5
65/100
Very straightforward bubblegum pop music with a couple of great songs, some great covers, and the rest only decent. Not the best of the Beatles, but better than most of the shit out there. 4.4 stars
Still miles ahead of most bands (especially at the time), but not one of their stronger albums when viewed objectively. The hits really hit, and the rest is still great, but it is one of the lower Beatles albums in my book.
Cmon it’s a 5
Un sonido un poco repetitivo pero buenas canciones. 4
Yep. Beatles. Love The Beatles. :). I Dunno I mean it was unremarkable as a Beatles album so there but I was vibing. Very beach boys-y at times tbh
I've never been the biggest fan of early Beatles. And I think this may be the weakest album in their discography. Certainly not bad by any means, but doesn't really have any standout tracks or memorable moments like the rest of their albums do. Would only really come back to if I was doing a Beatles binge or something similar. Top tracks: All My Loving, Don't Bother Me, Roll Over Beethoven
De helft is een cover. Stop die albums er dan in.
Was amazed by how many of these I didn't know.
Beatles if they were mid
It's a great album. So many catchy sounds. Early Beatles.
Fun
Delightful pop tunes, these guys know how to make a song sound catchy. Ringo is superb as always, as well as Paul but having every instrument jammed on one side makes things get lost easily. Especially when that harmonica came in. Not The Beatles best work, iconic album art and a few classics but mostly just the same stuff. Still, no Beatles album is anything less than at least a 4
Beatlemania kicking off. This second album is just joyful. The first penned George song! Love this like I love all of ‘em!
some gems
Great old favorites. Mix is a little funny on some songs this was the Remastered version on Spotify.
i didnt like the stereo. the classic rock was pretty good, however. fav: till there was you
Seminal!
I do like
Writing about the Beatles is like Dancing about Astronomy... wat? Dig these lads. There's more historic value than anything else to "With the Beatles." Still magical, the early Beatles changed popular music like nothing before or since. The recording I heard today on Apple Music has obviously been cleaned up for the digital age and is a little out of context, but after a few minutes the ears become accustomed to the sound. In fact, the cleaned up digital versions gave a freshness to the sound that you don't get when playing an old scratchy vinyl. On the other hand, these songs are somewhat famous for their exquisite production and engineering, which were designed for the technology of the time. Meaning that vinyl was the way god (George Martin) intended. There are a lot of technical avenues I want to go down, like how there's spanish rhythms all over the place, how the vocal harmonies seem to always resolve perfectly, how Ringo brings much-needed energy to tunes like Roll Over Beethoven (and every other song on here for that matter, many of which would be real yawners without him, more on that next time I get a Beatles record), but it doesn't matter in the end. Why does everyone love the Beatles WITHOUT EXCEPTION? Just listen to it.
Not my favorite Beatles album, but there are some classics here
when I was a young fellow, I remember fondly listening to a tape cassette called "Beatles Ballads". I was always going to add a star purely for Till there was you, great song with nice memories attached. This feels like it's essential listening as the "before" photo for the band, and as a good example of the sound of bands around this era. I love what they did later on, but lots here felt ...unessential? It was good, but not great. :)
The Beatles are an American institution. 'Nuff said .
Top album!
Classic. good vibes. Fun pour travailler
Iconic album cover , but although it's fun to see were they came from, i’m not a fan of the early Beatles . Too many covers , standard rock n roll. Give it a couple of years boys, you’ll get there .
Yes it's the Beatles, but objectively, this is average 60s pop and most of these songs are just covers.
Decent , I feel they are still finding their sound with this album. Will come back someday.
Hengettömiä covervetoja, 2.5
1963. Every young Beatles song is great on this, plus a lovely cover of Til There was You.
8/10
Solid Beatles album from before their more experimental projects. 4/5
Pretty alright
I'm not a big fan of early Beatles. Nice to hear the blues and Motown influences but it's all a bit too upbeat and neatly packaged for me.
i mean it's full of catchy songs what's not to love imo
An important album, even if it has more than its share of Motown covers.
Not as rich as some of their later albums, but still a great listen. Does a good job of capturing the manic, upbeat energy I associate with early Beatlemania.
Listned in the 2009 remastered version.. sounds so good
First listen Saved 6/14 Top track: Don't Bother Me
I enjoyed it but was surprised by the number of covers on the album. I don’t think it’s the best Beatles album but it was interesting to see this stop on their journey.
OK. It's not their best album. Which is kind of like saying "this isn't the best Ferrari". My firt tip would be to try and liten to it in mono. The 'stereo' mix is horrible. Also the covers are ... well, covers. This is a snapshot of the Beatles as things started to go a bit mental. Coming off the back of the first album, and the mania that followed. This is their difficult second. The one that usually kills bands. It was released 8 months after the first. This is what you did in the 60s. People apparently forgot you existed if you didn't release at least two LPs a year. They recorded it a series of spare 5 minute sessions in between tearing around the country trying no to be mauled by rabid fans. It's not far off from being a live recording. So it's patchy, it's raw. But the songs that they found time to write themselves are like little, gleaming nuggets hinting at what is to come. I actually really like George's first ditty 'Don't bother me'. There is a little video on Apple music that plays after the album. There is a quote in there something like "it's the nearest we've got to knowing what we sounded like before becoming the clever Beatles".
8/10. The Beatles are great!!! :)
First Beatles actually. Didn’t hate it.
high highs, lower lows, 3/5
It's baby Beatles! You can see the promise, and the originals are almost all good with a couple greats. But the covers sound too much like the Beatles to be good covers, oddly enough. Some are too slow or too measured or too smooth.
I like other albums of theirs better
Beatles are good.
If the Beatles ended after this album they would be a cute curiosity today, known only by a few record collectors. This is quickly produced boy band music with inane lyrics. Pretty catchy but it’s an album that doesn’t grow with further listening. It starts to annoy me third time through.
What one would expect
Amazing LP by the Fab Four
Decent.
these guys were on to something...
Thank goodness I got over my aversion to The Beatles before we got our first Beatles album, because there are many more to come. I honestly enjoyed this one, it definitely isn't my favourite of theirs, but the songs are good and the runtime is even better. Favourites include some old and some newly discovered ones: All My Loving, Till There Was You, Please Mister Postman, Hold Me Tight, You Really Got A Hold On Me, and Devil In Her Heart. I think this may be my ratingflation speaking but whatever, it's a 4 from me
This album is completely new for me. Sounds nice)
First Beatles album from the generator! Great album featuring young beatles. Favorite tracks: All my loving, I wanna be your man other picks: some great covers like Till there was you, roll over beethoven
3/5 - still not my thing. I get it, I do. But nope.
10/10. I feel like they fully find themselves in their second album here. The first album was good but this seemed like the start of their run of masterpieces.
I don't love the Beatles. This album was not offensive or good. Very mid. 2/5
This is a weird album. It started off kind of generic and I thought I'd be making some justification for dropping a star or two by saying I'm just rating it in comparison to their catalog because even a bad Beatles album is probably better than most. However, as it went on I don't really need that disclaimer because it is a pretty average album even amongst other bands. Too many similar songs in a row about love, it feels like just throwing a ton of crap against the wall to see what sticks. This is interrupted by an unhinged rant to the postman before going back to love and kisses again. The quantity of these songs also combine to provide a tinge of desperation and/or unfaithfulness. I realize a lot are covers of Motown and that is a part of that style, but it's a little much. The last couple songs deviated a bit, but too many covers and it really feels like money is all they want here. Not their finest work. Favorite track "Don't bother me" 3.5/5
Yass Beatlemania! Amazing early Beatles songs and fantastic covers. Obviously enjoyed and their early stuff is a fun time
ok
Kinda Boring through the first 4 tracks, type of music that would be played at a surf shop or beach restaurant. Very vibey but feels a little empty. Definitely makes sense this was one of their earlier projects. 5/10
At times I felt it would work perfectly for a sunny summer morning, sipping tea and feeling all of your problems melt away... ...and then at other times I wanted to jab something down my throat. How they ever got THAT famous is beyond me. They couldn't even write half their own songs on here. I will say, though: they knew when to put an album out of its misery.
Day 13 - June 14, 2024 Meeesta Postman. Roll Over Beethoven was good, but ELO's is better. Sorry not sorry. 3/5
A really decent example of what Rock and Pop albums were like before the Beatles themselves revolutionised the form with Revolver and Rubber Soul. A decent selection of good cover songs, and less good originals than what would come later, but still decent. I spent quite a happy half hour listening to it. It’s not my favourite Beatles album, or even my favourite early one, but a worthy and influential entry into the Pop Rock genre
Ah, The Beatles's worst album. At least Please Please Me had I Saw Her Standing There, what does this one have. That would be All My Loving, which is the definition of very ok. Even Beatles For Sale had Eight Days a Week. The meeting with Bob Dylan couldn't come soon enough. I like the cover art, though. Very ahead of its time. And Please Mr. Postman deserves a better album.
Pop Perfection.
The Beatles are my favourite band but this hasn't aged well. Half of the album is covers, and not very good covers for the most part, and only one classic song - All My Loving. To put it in comparison, PPM and Beatles for Sale probably have two or three classics on them. I still enjoy this but that's mainly because I grew up with it (and it's short), compared to the Beatles other work this is extremely weak.
This is an okay album. Probably great for its time, but not my cup of tea.